Learning Exercise: Metric Scavenger Hunt

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Submitted by:

Jason Wara

Date Last Modified:

December 12, 2007

Exercise

VITAL INFORMATION
Subject(s):
Science
Topic or Unit of Study:
The Metric System
Grade/Level:
7
Objective:
Students will complete a scavenger hunt centered around the metric system.
Summary:
Students go on a scavenger hunt around the campus to find cards with questions on the metric system. The student team that finds and answers the most cards wins.
IMPLEMENTATION
Learning Context:
Students are learning about the metric system.
Procedure:
Prior to the class the teacher will hide cards that contain questions about the metric system on them. The students will be instructed on what to do. They will then be broken up into groups to begin the scavenger hunt. When they find a card they must answer the question on in correctly in order to move on and find another card. The team that has the most cards at the end of the class wins the competition.
Differentiated Instruction:
Sample Student Products:
Collaboration:
Time Allotment:
1 class period. 50 Min. per class.